Abstract
Thrombosis refers to the formation of blood clots within the blood vessels. It represents a major health and economic burden in most regions worldwide, being associated with heart attack, stroke, and pulmonary embolism. Since traditional treatments for thrombosis are not always effective and are accompanied by various side effects, other treatments are urgently needed. Some plants, such as garlic (Allium sativum), ginger (Zingiber officinale), ginkgo (Ginkgo biloba), turmeric (Curcuma longa), and grape seed (Vitis vinifera), offer potential remedies as they contain bioactive molecules with thrombolytic effects. These plants have various pharmacological effects, such as antiplatelet activity, increasing the fibrinolysis rate, and anticoagulant and anti- inflammatory activities. Therefore, herbal remedies could reduce the risk of thrombosis and its consequences and thus be employed as natural, easily accessible alternatives to traditional pharmacological therapies. This review highlights the thrombolytic properties of some medicinal plants, emphasizing their mode of action and therapeutic implications.
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71
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81
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Hazzazi, Mohannad S.
(2025)
"Medicinal Plants in Preventing and Treating Thrombosis,"
Journal of King Abdulaziz University: Medical Sciences: Vol. 32:
Iss.
1, Article 8.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.64064/1658-4279.1007
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